Difference between "book" and "order"?

[Lopez]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Common English Errors (2)", question 1

That book isn't in right now but we can ......... one for you.

(a) book
(b) order
(c) instruct
(d) command

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Common English Errors (2)", answer 1

That book isn't in right now but we can order one for you.

Correct answer: (b) order
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Would you be kind enough of explaining the difference between "book" and "order"?

Thanks a lot in advanced

Lopez

[Linda]

Hello,
'Book' is normally used when we're talking about reservations of some sort. If you need to reserve a seat on a plane, a room in a hotel or a table at a restaurant, for example.

'Order' is used when someone is asking for certain goods or products that will be sent to a store/shop or his/her house because he/she wants to purchase the products.

I hope that helps.
Linda

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